Human Rights First is a non-profit, nonpartisan international human rights organization based in New York and Washington DC. We build respect for human rights and the rule of law to help ensure the dignity to which everyone is entitled and to stem intolerance, tyranny, and violence.

Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting staff across all programs and departments from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTI people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives help make our advocacy work stronger and more effective.

Human Rights First values high quality work product, a collaborative and supportive work environment, respect for diverse viewpoints, creative approaches to problem solving, flexibility and adaptability of skills, accountability for results, and commitment to lasting change.

We’re looking for a talented IT Intern to work closely in our IT department (Information Services). As an IT Intern, you’ll work with our small team to help provide IT support to the New York office of Human Rights First. Enthusiasm for solving interesting and complex problems is a must. The candidate chosen for this role will build and strengthen a broad array of skills, including: analytical and problem solving skills, inventory and auditing skills as well as facility infrastructure management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supporting IS in auditing hardware (desktops and laptops) and facility infrastructure

Troubleshooting issues with equipment like printers and computers

Run software updates on computers

Research technical issues or unusual bugs and bring them to resolution

Assist in recycling outdated equipment

Assist in reconciling IT inventory and updating inventory database

Help train users in the use of audio / visual equipment as well as software

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Associates degree or certification in Information Technology

A+ certification (preferred not required)

SALARY: Unpaid

START DATE: Immediately

DAYS/HOURS/DURATION: Flexible 2/3 days per week, 10:00am-4:00pm

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: February 28, 2013.Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please complete the online application found at our website www.humanrightsfirst.org under ABOUT US / JOB OPPORTUNITIES links.

You will be requested to provide: · Resume (upload)· Cover letter (secondary upload*)

* After completing the initial application and uploading your resume, please select VIEW PROFILE and UPLOAD ATTACHMENT to upload additional documents. You can also log into your profile from the top of the Job Opportunities page. When logged into your profile, you can upload cover letter, writing sample, and any other relevant documents by selecting UPLOAD ATTACHMENT at the top of the page.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email with their username and password once they’ve created a profile. Please keep this information to access your application and make changes at any time. Only selected applicants will be contacted for phone or in-person interviews. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Human Rights First is a non-profit, nonpartisan international human rights organization based in New York and Washington DC. We build respect for human rights and the rule of law to help ensure the dignity to which everyone is entitled and to stem intolerance, tyranny, and violence.

Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting staff across all programs and departments from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTI people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives help make our advocacy work stronger and more effective. www.HumanRightsFirst.org